| MLO Description | |
|---|---|
| MLO | Postsynaptic density |
| Synonym | PSD, postsynaptic membrance density |
| Description | Underneath the postsynaptic plasma membranes of each synapse is a condensed protein-rich sub-compartment known as the postsynaptic density (PSD), a structure responsible for receiving, amplifying and storing signals initiated by presynaptic cells. PSDs are composed of densely packed proteins forming mega-assemblies a few hundred nanometers in width and ~30-50 nm thick. Formations of the condensed PSDs may involve phase-separation-mediated molecular assemblies. |
| Reference | 32015539 |
Chao Hou, Haotai Xie, Yang Fu, Yao Ma, Tingting Li. MloDisDB: A manually curated DataBase of the relations between MembraneLess Organelles and DISeases